Masters of the Structural Aesthetic (eBook)
XIV, 132 Seiten
Springer Singapore (Verlag)
978-981-10-5445-7 (ISBN)
This book highlights aesthetics as pertaining to the structural component in architectural design. This less explored aspect of architecture is discussed and explains the enduring qualities of ten specific buildings from architectural history to present day due to their structural aesthetics. Based on comprehensive research, a critical analysis is presented of the constraints and other influences on architectural and structural design, such as culture, patronage, geometry, available resources and technologies.
Derek's career has been in architectural practice for forty years coupled with engagement with the academic environment at university level - specifically in third and final year architectural studies and environmental science (MA). This experience has provided insights into what attributes constitute the best in architectural design, and with travel has provided me with an overview of architectural examples that are iconic and highly acclaimed. He is a published author of books on architecture (Architectural Press, 2002) and urban design (Routledge, 2016).
This book highlights aesthetics as pertaining to the structural component in architectural design. This less explored aspect of architecture is discussed and explains the enduring qualities of ten specific buildings from architectural history to present day due to their structural aesthetics. Based on comprehensive research, a critical analysis is presented of the constraints and other influences on architectural and structural design, such as culture, patronage, geometry, available resources and technologies.
Derek’s career has been in architectural practice for forty years coupled with engagement with the academic environment at university level – specifically in third and final year architectural studies and environmental science (MA). This experience has provided insights into what attributes constitute the best in architectural design, and with travel has provided me with an overview of architectural examples that are iconic and highly acclaimed. He is a published author of books on architecture (Architectural Press, 2002) and urban design (Routledge, 2016).
INTRODUCTION: Identifying ‘Masters of the structural aesthetics’CHAPTER ONE: Elemental determinantsAesthetic Theories & SymbolismContextPatronage and EthicsReligion and Secular practiceMaterials and ResourcesBiomimesis & Biomimicry (Nature)Fractal GeometryThematic transformationGenerative algorithmsParametricismExoskeletonismCHAPTER TWO: Ten Masters and their architectural legaciesRoman builders (2BCE – 4CE): The Rotunda, RomeGothic architects (13 – 15CE): Chartres Cathedral, FranceFilippo Brunelleschi (1377– 1446): St Maria, Florence, ItalyAntoni Gaudi (1852 – 1926): Church of La Sagrada Familia, BarcelonaLe Corbusier (1887-1965): Chapel of Notre Dame du Haut, Ronchamp, FrancePier Luigi Nervi (1891-1979): Exhibition Hall, TurinOscar Niemeyer (1907-2012): University of Constantine, AlgeriaJörn Utzon (1918-2008): Opera House, SydneyFrei Otto (1925-2015): Olympic Stadium 1972 , Munich, GermanyZaha Hadid (1950-2016): Heydar Aliyev Centre, Baku, AzerbaijaniCHAPTER THREE: Comparative Case Study The technologies and the structural aesthetics employed by Fillipo Brunelleschi (Renaissance) and Pier Luigi Nervi (Modern).FUTURE PARADIGMS: The Avantgarde, Artificial Intelligence, New technologies inter alia.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 5.9.2017 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | XIV, 132 p. 38 illus., 29 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Singapore |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Allgemeines / Lexika |
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| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
| Technik ► Bauwesen | |
| Schlagworte | Biomimesis • Biomimicry • Exoskeletonism • Fractal Geometry • Generative algorithms • Gothic architects • Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning • parametricism • Roman builders • Thematic transformation |
| ISBN-10 | 981-10-5445-2 / 9811054452 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-981-10-5445-7 / 9789811054457 |
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